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Access to everyday services
Shops, cafés, banks, pubs, post offices and more - all are everyday services that you have a right to get access to
Going to the cinema - access and concessions
Most cinemas, especially the more modern multi-screen types, provide good facilities for disabled people. Many also participate in the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card scheme
Voting in elections for disabled voters
Voting in local and general elections should be accessible to you, whether you choose to vote at a polling station or in another way
Communication support for deaf people
Communication support includes British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, deafblind interpreters, lipspeakers, notetakers and speech-to-text reporters
Countryside access for disabled people
Areas of natural beauty should be as accessible as possible to disabled people. Visiting the countryside can bring several benefits to everyone's health and wellbeing
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From 17 October, GOV.UK will be the best place to find government services and information
